Atty. William Arthur Newman

Atty. William Arthur Newman

William Arthur Newman is a lawyer practicing venture capital, financial markets and services, securities offerings and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.

New York New York 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About William Arthur Newman at a glance

William Arthur Newman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Barton LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and international. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1974). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1973) and Yale University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Arthur Newman is a lawyer practicing venture capital, financial markets and services, securities offerings and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices at Barton LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William Arthur Newman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Arthur Newman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Arthur Newman

Where is William Arthur Newman's law office located?
William Arthur Newman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Barton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Arthur Newman handle?
William Arthur Newman focuses on business, m&a, securities, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William Arthur Newman practiced law?
William Arthur Newman has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William Arthur Newman go to law school?
William Arthur Newman earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact William Arthur Newman for a consultation?
You can contact William Arthur Newman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Arthur Newman received?
William Arthur Newman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1973
B.A.
Yale University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1974

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